What is Tryptizol tablet used for?
This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants.
How do you take amitriptyline for sleep?
You’ll usually take amitriptyline once a day. It’s best to take it before bedtime because it can make you feel sleepy. If you find that you are still feeling drowsy in the morning you could try taking it earlier in the evening.
Does amitriptyline raise blood pressure?
Some antidepressants can affect the way amitriptyline works to cause very high blood pressure. This can happen even after you have stopped taking them.
Can amitriptyline cause liver damage?
Rechallenge with amitriptyline usually causes a prompt recurrence of the liver injury which can be fatal and should be avoided. Cross reactivity of hepatic injury with other tricyclic antidepressants has been described, but is not invariable.
Is amitriptyline safe to take?
Amitriptyline is safe to take for a long time. There do not seem to be any lasting harmful effects from taking it for many months or years. Is amitriptyline addictive? Amitriptyline is not addictive but you can get extra side effects if you stop taking it suddenly.
Can amitriptyline affect heart?
Amitriptyline may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.
What are the side effects of Tryptizol?
Common side effects
- constipation.
- dizziness.
- dry mouth.
- feeling sleepy.
- difficulty peeing.
- headache.